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Problems with 2004 Ford Freestar AIR BAGS

On average, the 2004 Ford Freestar starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 67 381 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 5 complaints from 2004 Ford Freestar about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 2

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2004 Ford Freestar

Alpr system on telephone poles and police cars are attacking my vehicle. already destroyed my abs brake system module and now working on my starter motor, blower motor, speed control and etc. some attacks cause loud base drum like thumping on my dashboard. other attacks lock my gearshift lever in park, unlock my doors. stop my speed control from working, and etc. these attacks have been ongoing for about 4 years. along with these attacks, police cars frequently threaten me with head-on collisions. the thumping scares me when it occurs in heavy traffic and could cause an accident. these attacks occur in all modes of vehicle operation and when passing alpr telephone poles and police cars.

When i turn steering wheel i hear a noise like something is loose and rolling around in the air bag housing. is there a danger of something loose in there acting as a projectile should the air bag deploy? i don't want to mess with this myself, what should i do? *tt

Experienced a sudden loss of motive power to the engine on 2004 freestar while driving in bad weather and heavy traffic. air bag light came on as well. towed to dealer. told transmission and air bag module needed to be replaced. cost $4000. freestar has 48,589 miles. extended warranty expired in august. had car in to dealer 4 times during the summer for traction control issues and failure of backup sensors. 2006 had to be towed to dealer due to engine stopped running 3 times in less than 2 miles. trade in value $5700(minus $4000 in transmission and airbag module replacement) *tr

Dt*: the contact stated in april 2005, the abs and airbag lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the codes were reset and the lights went off. then, while driving 40 mph on dry roads, a vehicle pulled out in front of the contact. the brake pedal was depressed, but the abs did not activate. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. there was a police report taken at the scene. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was deemed a total loss. the contact was wearing a seat belt, but sustained a broken ankle and hand, a dislocated shoulder, and a concussion. the vehicle was not inspected to determine the problem with the airbags or antilock brakes.

Passenger side air bag light intermittently turns on and off when a person above the weight requirements is seated in the passenger seat. this can occur either when a person is shifting in the seat or when they are stationary. this has occurred multiple times with various passengers. there appears to be no rhyme or reason as to when it occurs. this is a serious concern of mine because if an accident occurred while the light is on, turning the airbag off, the result could be serious. september 5, 2005 was the most recent occurrence. *jb

2004 ford freestar air bag warning light illuminates on and off while driving. *mr the dealer suggested that the system was operating in accordance with the design intent. the consumer requested from nhtsa a solution that can be implemented promptly. *sc the light illuminated when the consumers wife sat in the front passenger seat. *jb

Brakes squealing,air bag light comes on,engine hsa alot of pinging hioway speed 60 and up. *ak

Air bag light comes on intermittently. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. also, doors will open suddenly. manufacturer stated the vehicle's defects do not warranty a new vehicle.*ak

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